MoMA was unable to confirm or deny whether the expanded museum would include similar dedicated spaces for its architecture and design collections. It said that a decision was yet to be finalised.

An exhibition titled A Japanese Constellation, which focuses on the work of three generations of Japanese architects, is currently on show in the Johnson galleries

"The final plans for the museum following the expansion are very much under discussion among the curators," a spokesperson for the museum told Dezeen. "We have not yet announced the configuration of the galleries or how the collection will be presented."

Earlier this month, an article by the Architect's Newspaper insinuated that the museum planned to "abolish" the dedicated galleries permanently, leading to speculation that it was getting rid of the architecture and design departments entirely.

However, MoMA said that these disciplines would remain part of its world-renowned collection.

"No departments at MoMA are being eliminated," said the MoMA spokesperson.

"MoMA's commitment to architecture, design, drawings, and photography remains steadfast, and we will continue to present a robust program of exhibitions, programs, and new acquisitions in these and all other areas of the collection."

Earlier this year, MoMA scaled back expansion plans by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in favour of a single free admission street-facing gallery along 53rd street

The expansion plan for the museum, due to complete in 2019 or 2020, will increase its overall gallery space by 30 per cent to a total of 174,000 square feet (16,000 square metres).

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